MASS Standard Hand Signals 4

Question 1

Which scenario most requires using a hand signal as a backup?

Accepted Answer

A vehicle with a burned-out brake light

Answer

A new car with working lights

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A parked vehicle

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A car in a closed garage

Question 2

What is the main purpose of all standard hand signals?

Accepted Answer

To communicate intended movements to others

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To greet other drivers

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To show frustration

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To indicate the car's color

Question 3

A right-turn hand signal and a stop hand signal differ in that the forearm points which ways, respectively?

Accepted Answer

Up and down

Answer

Down and up

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Both down

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Both up

Question 4

When approaching a turn at night, why might hand signals be less effective?

Accepted Answer

They are harder to see in low light

Answer

They glow in the dark

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They are illegal at night

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They confuse pedestrians only

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a standard hand signal?

Accepted Answer

Reverse

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Left turn

Answer

Right turn

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Stop

Question 6

Consistently using the left arm for hand signals helps because it ensures what?

Accepted Answer

Signals are uniform and understood by all road users

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The right hand stays warm

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The driver can wave more

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Signals look more dramatic

Question 7

A driver wants to merge left and has no working left turn light. What is the best action?

Accepted Answer

Use the left-turn hand signal before merging

Answer

Merge without any signal

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Use the stop signal

Answer

Flash the headlights